Amer Gvnmt and Public Policy

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This course gives you the opportunity to study the history, structure, and process of American government. The course examines the constitutional basis of the U.S. government and forms of government at the federal, state, and local levels. The powers, functioning, and relationship among Congress, the Presidency, and the Judiciary are presented. You will become familiar with political parties, current elections and candidates, the role of media in reporting on government policy, and the political process. This course satisfies the civics outcomes of the liberal arts core.